Political Quotes

“These letters summarize the reason for their journey in very specific terms, stating: In the midst of our anguish we have learned about the dangerous loopholes in the Nation's gun laws, and we are compelled to speak out to save others from suffering what we have endured. We are writing today to express our deep conviction and support for the President's plan to reduce gun violence in America. Specifically, we are asking Members of Congress to: 1. Require a criminal background check for every gun sold in America that includes a review of all disqualifying records and meaningful recordkeeping for all sales--in the same manner that federally licensed dealers are currently required; 2. Ban military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines; and 3. Make gun trafficking a Federal crime, with real penalties for straw purchasers. The epidemic of injury and death from gun violence is a plague on America, especially since the toll it takes on our families is preventable. The letters go on. As I told them when they arrived, an event which was electric, literally in the shadow of the Capitol, their journey sent a message. Very simply, all of us who believe we must stop a scourge and epidemic of gun violence, all of us must keep on pedaling. We must do as they did. Even though our road, like theirs, may be rough and uphill at times, we need to keep on pedaling and working. Never give up.…”